UK RECALL #5 - Mercedes recalls the AMG GT for the connection of the carbon drive shaft flange not to specification.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2016/141
Manufacturer Ref :	SRPC1615
Make:	MERCEDES BENZ
Model :	190 AMG GT
Launch Date :	07/07/2016
Numbers Involved :	73
Build Start Date :	01/06/2015
Build End Date :	24/07/2015

Recall Details
Concern :	ENGINE MAY STALL/STOP UNEXPECTEDLY
Description :	The connection of the carbon drive shaft to the engine/transmission flange may not be to specification. Warnings of the development of the concern are: there will be noise, malfunctions in the transmission and, in isolated cases, loss of drive.
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the drive shaft. If necessary the drive shaft will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :	WMX1903772A004588 to WMX1903782A004546

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MERCEDES BENZ - AMG GT

UK RECALL #4 - Jeep UK recalls 2003/2004 Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models for airbag/seat belt pre tensioner issues.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2016/110
Manufacturer Ref :	R60
Make:	CHRYSLER UK LTD
Model :	2003 Jeep Cherokee (KJ) & 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Launch Date :	08/07/2016
Numbers Involved :	6443
Build Start Date :	29/03/2003
Build End Date :	09/12/2004

Recall Details
Concern :	FRONT AIRBAG AND/OR SEATBELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY DEPLOY UNEXPECTEDLY
Description :	The airbag system Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pre-tensioner inadvertent deployment. An inadvertent deployment while driving could distract the driver and cause a crash without warning.
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ORC module. Note: Vehicles that had Safety Recall (manufacturer’s ref.M35 – DVSA ref. R/2013/120) - Occupant Restraint Control Module Filter Circuit, completed must also have the ORC module filter circuit removed. Due to issues with parts supply the recall of WG/WJ models is suspended, however KJ models remain unaffected
Vehicle Id :	511518 to 735644 100507 to 436936

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CHRYSLER UK LTD - CHEROKEE CHRYSLER UK LTD - JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

UK RECALL #3 - Vauxhall recalls Insignia and Zafira C models for possible loss of Steering control.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2016/138
Manufacturer Ref :	2044971 (16- C- 048)
Make:	VAUXHALL
Model :	Insignia & Zafira C
Launch Date :	11/07/2016
Numbers Involved :	537
Build Start Date :	07/04/2016
Build End Date :	20/04/2016

Recall Details
Concern :	POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
Description :	The thread on the swivel pin of the track rod end might not be to specification. Therefore when the nut was tightened onto the thread the correct clamping force may not have been attained. After high mileage damage might occur and develop. If not attended to there is a possibility that the component might fail and steering control would be lost.
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the thread on the swivel joint of the track rod end. Where it does not conform to specification replace the track rod end.
Vehicle Id :	G 1 095256 to H 1 000059 G 1 098482 to G 1 100930

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VAUXHALL - INSIGNIA VAUXHALL - ZAFIRA

UK RECALL #2 - Porsche recalls it's supercar 918 Spyder due to possible incorrect fitment of bolts.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2016/161
Manufacturer Ref :	AG04
Make:	PORSCHE
Model :	918 Spyder
Launch Date :	07/07/2016
Numbers Involved :	74
Build Start Date :	25/02/2014
Build End Date :	27/07/2015

Recall Details
Concern :	SEAT BELT RESTRAINT FUNCTION MAY BE IMPAIRED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
Description :	On affected vehicles the incorrect type of bolt may have been supplied during repair work involving the removal of the seat belt mount or belt reel.
Remedial Action :	Check type of bolt fitted and replace where necessary.
Vehicle Id :	WP0CA2919FS800603 to WP0ZZZ91ZFS800914

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PORSCHE - 918 SPYDER

UK RECALL #1 - Vauxhall recalls certain Mokka Models for possible water penetration that affects the electronic brake.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2016/140
Manufacturer Ref :	16-C-047
Make:	VAUXHALL
Model :	Mokka
Launch Date :	01/07/2016
Numbers Involved :	2143
Build Start Date :	29/04/2015
Build End Date :	27/11/2015

Recall Details
Concern :	RISK OF FIRE
Description :	Water may penetrate into the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) connector. In the worst case, water can enter the EBCM, where a short circuit may lead to a risk of fire. Warning before the fire element could occur is: flashing warning lamp which will give sufficient warning for the vehicle to be parked safely or, if nearby, taken to the dealership for repair.
Remedial Action :	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the water cowl fastening clip correctly seals the water channel and that proper sealing of the EBCM connector is ensured. If necessary the EBCM and/or the hydraulic modulator will be replaced.
Vehicle Id :	F4215634 to G4086992

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VAUXHALL - MOKKA

Renault pulls out all the stops to give the customer the best range of commercial vehicles for the 66 plate change.

• Contract hire offers available on 66-plate Renault LCV range
• Offers encompass versions of Kangoo, Trafic and Master
• Award-winning Trafic available from £189.95 per month on a 6+23 contract hire rental
• UK Renault LCV sales were up by over 20 per cent in the first half of 2016
• Renault is the number one LCV brand in Europe for 18 consecutive years

After selling a record number of LCVs in the UK last year, Renault is offering a host of contract hire rental packages that are designed to make its award-winning LCV range even more appealing to businesses who are considering new 66-plate vehicles.

With Renault LCVs in high demand by UK business users – Renault’s van sales are up by over 20 per cent in the first half of 2016 – the offers encompass all of the models that have made Renault the number one LCV brand in Europe for 18 consecutive years.

Having achieved more than 200,000 sales in the UK since its launch 35 years ago and two-time consecutive winner of What Van?’s ‘Best Medium Van of the Year’ in 2015 and 2016, the Renault Trafic is available with 6+23 contract hire offers on eight different versions. 

Encompassing short and long wheelbase models and Business, Business+ and Sport trim levels, the 6+23 contract hire offers start from £189.95 per month for the Trafic SL27 dCi 115 Business¹. In short wheelbase, low-roof format, this panel van features a 115hp turbodiesel engine.

For an even more attractive £159.95 per month, and again on a 6+23 contract hire rental, the Trafic SL27 ENERGY dCi 95 Business nine-seater is perfect for those who require a stylish vehicle to transport a number of passengers safely and comfortably. 

Spacious and well equipped, this Trafic benefits from the efficient ENERGY dCi 95 turbodiesel engine combined with a low roof and short wheelbase.

Customers who require even more room, or have a need for one of Renault’s off the shelf conversions, can opt for a choice of two 6+35 contract hire offers on the Renault Master Panel Van or 6+35 contract hire rentals on selected Master Dropside, Tipper and Luton variants. 

The 6+35 contract hire offers start from £219.95 per month, which applies to the Master MM33 dCi 110 FWD Business. Smart and versatile, this Master Panel Van comes in medium-wheelbase, medium-roof format with the powerful and well proven dCi 110 turbodiesel engine.

Offering a 650 kg payload together with a car-like drive, the Renault Kangoo is also available on a 6+35 contract hire rental. 

Business users can drive away in the Kangoo ML19 dCi 75 Business for £174.95 per month, the standard-sized Kangoo panel van providing a high level of efficiency from its turbocharged, 75hp engine.

Whichever Renault LCV customers choose, they will enjoy the reassurance of the Renault 4+ warranty and Renault Assistance scheme, which provides the ultimate peace of mind for four years or 100,000 miles. 

They will also benefit from the Renault Business Quality Commitment – Renault’s 13-point plan that guarantees customers will receive a class-leading experience – and the business-focused expertise of the manufacturer’s specialist Pro+ dealer network.

Renault van sales in the UK grew by over 20 per cent to 13,435 vehicles in the first half of 2016, significantly outpacing the van market that grew by 2.5 per cent, according to official figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. LCV market share for the first half of 2016 stood at 7 per cent – up 1 percentage point on the same period in 2015.

Renault’s growth in the van market builds upon a record year for LCV sales in the UK last year, with sales up 40 per cent on 2014 to 25,458 units, and also the manufacturer being the best-selling LCV brand in Europe for the 18^th consecutive year.

USA - All-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty gets a 48-gallon fuel tank on long-box Crew Cab configuration for both gasoline and diesel applications.

• All-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty gets a 48-gallon fuel tank on long-box Crew Cab configuration for both gasoline and diesel applications – allowing most productive Super Duty ever to spend more time on the road and less time at the pump
• New 48-gallon tank is the largest available in the heavy-duty pickup truck segment – 22 percent larger than 37.5-gallon tank in diesel-equipped 2016 Super Duty and 37 percent larger than 2016 gas-equipped truck’s 35-gallon tank
• Improved water separator filter and fuel filter design enables longer change intervals, minimizing time and money spent performing routine maintenance

The all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is the toughest, smartest, most capable and most productive Super Duty ever – an essential tool for work. Just one way in which it can accomplish this is through the addition of a massive 48-gallon fuel tank – the largest in its class – which aims to maximize time between fill-ups to allow for more time getting the job done.

Thanks to the all-new long-box Crew Cab’s longer wheelbase and wider track, the new tank fits between frame and driveshaft. It is 22 percent larger than the 2016 diesel-equipped Super Duty’s 37.5-gallon tank and 37 percent larger than the 2016 gas engine’s 35-gallon tank. Along with improved fuel economy enabled by light-weighting through the use of high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy, the all-new Super Duty’s range increases significantly.

Adding to that range is a larger-capacity diesel exhaust fluid tank for Power Stroke^®-equipped Super Duty – up 2.5 gallons from the 2016 truck to 7.5 gallons for 2017. An improved fuel filter and water separator filter allow for longer change intervals to minimize time and money spent on maintenance, allowing Super Duty more time on the road getting the job done.

“We want to give our customers a more productive tool for getting the most out of their trucks,” said Brian Rathsburg, Super Duty marketing manager. “This means less downtime at the fuel pump and performing routine maintenance, and more time on the job.”

The all-new Super Duty is available fall 2016.

The Concours of Elegance will this year host the debut of the latest Atalanta model, last produced in 1939.

Concours of Elegance 2016, Windsor Castle, 2-4 September

• The Concours of Elegance will this year host the debut of the latest Atalanta model, last produced in 1939
• With only 21 Atalanta cars produced before the outbreak of war, the Concours of Elegance represents an opportunity to see the continuation of one of Britain’s rarest sports cars  
• The latest Atalanta on display is true in spirit and style to the original 1930’s car, crafted from aluminium over ash
• Sixty of the world’s finest cars will gather in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle, as around 1000 cars join celebrations at the Castle for Her Majesty The Queen’s 90^th birthday

Visitors to Concours of Elegance 2016 – held at Windsor Castle from 2-4 September –  will have the opportunity to see the reawakening of an icon, as Atalanta Motors debuts its first completed model since 1939.

Established in the 1930s, and with only 21 models produced before the outbreak of war, Atalanta models were amongst the rarest and most technically advanced British sports cars of their day.

PICTURES FROM 2015 CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE 2015

The car at Concours of Elegance is the latest version of a new, modernised Atalanta range that stays true in spirit and design to the original. Using a traditional aluminium over ash construction and with a light but powerful four-cylinder engine, the updated Atalanta has all the timeless appeal of the original.

The Atalanta joins sixty of the world’s finest cars at Windsor Castle from 2-4 September in celebrating the incredible history and craftsmanship of the motorcar. As with many of the main Concours cars, coach built by the likes of Zagato, Pininfarina, Saoutchik and more, the modern Atalanta can be coach built and personalised to the exact wishes of the buyer.

James Brooks-Ward, Concours of Elegance Director, said: “The Concours of Elegance is all about the incredible passion and dedication of the motoring world, and that’s why we’re privileged to see the first reborn Atalanta at our event. A little more than 75 years after the brand produced its last model, visitors will have an opportunity to get up close to a reborn icon in the incredible historic surroundings of Windsor Castle.”

Concours of Elegance takes place between 2-4 September and has partnered with a series of other exclusive brands for the event, including AIG, Autoglym, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar Land Rover, Octane, RM Sotheby’s and the Royal Automobile Club. Tickets are available now from concoursofelegance.co.uk, with an adult ticket costing £40, and discounts for children. A variety of hospitality packages are also available.